Working Towards Our Purpose

Ever wondered how to truly practice self-love and break free from negative self-talk? In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, I open up about my personal journey with self-love and self-compassion, two crucial elements for personal growth and mental wellness. Drawing from my own struggles and breakthrough moments in therapy, I share actionable steps and daily practices for overcoming negative self-talk for building a kinder relationship with yourself. If you're looking for practical self-love strategies and how to increase self-compassion, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how making small mindset shifts can make a powerful difference in your mental health journey.

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📍 Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction and Check-in
01:12 – Why Talking About Self-Love Feels Uncomfortable
02:52 – What Self-Love and Self-Compassion Mean to Me
04:28 – Recognizing Negative Self-Talk & Its Impact
06:08 – Coping Mechanisms and Compassion
09:29 – Societal Influences and Self-Love as Strength
11:01 – Five Steps to Add Self-Love to Your Life
12:48 –  Step 1: It's Learned Behavior
13:03 – Step 2: Physical Cues for Self-Compassion
14:00 – Step 3: Meditation and Nature Walks
16:52 – Step 4: Surrounding Yourself with Positive People
20:20 – Step 5: Celebrating Your Wins
21:50 – Closing Thoughts

 💡Key Takeaways

In this episode you'll learn:

How to cultivate more self love and compassion
Understanding self support is crucial in personal growth and mental wellbeing
Strategies to increase self love
How to develop self compassion
5 steps to increase your mental health and emotional regulation

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